EXHIBITIONS

The exhibition "There Now" offers an opportunity to explore the trajectory of African art discourse across different periods, with a focus on the influence of modernist artists and their legacy on contemporary practitioners. Through a careful selection of artworks, the exhibition aims to elucidate how artists from various generations have engaged with and responded to evolving socio-political and cultural contexts on the African continent.

At the heart of the exhibition is the concept of "suturing," a term borrowed from cultural and critical theory. Just as sutures bring together disparate elements to create cohesion, the artworks featured in "There Now" act as sutures that connect different moments in African art history. By examining the works of modernist pioneers alongside those of contemporary artists, the exhibition reveals the ongoing dialogue and continuity within African art discourse, despite the passage of time and shifting artistic paradigms.

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Modernist artists such as Dumile Feni, Roger Botembe, and Helen Sebidi are celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions to African art, each offering a unique perspective shaped by their experiences and socio-political milieu. Their works, characterized by a bold exploration of form, identity, and narrative, serve as touchstones for understanding the complexities of African artistic expression.

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